Cybersecurity Analyst Tier 1

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Job Summary The University of Utah has an opportunity for a Cybersecurity Analyst Tier 1 (Security Operations Center) to help support our Information Security and Compliance goals. The Tier 1 SOC analyst will serve as the first line of defense against cyber threats, responsible for real-time security monitoring, initial alert triage, and rapid containment using established playbooks. This role offers a structured career growth path with dedicated mentorship from Tier-2 and Tier-3 analysts to help you advance your technical skills in incident response, detection logic, and threat analysis. About UIT : University Information Technology (UIT) , the central IT service provider for the University of Utah, reports to the U's Chief Information Officer and is responsible for many of the U's shared IT services including the wired and wireless network; Campus Information Services (CIS) portal; UMail, telephone, and online collaboration; digital learning technologies; information security; software licensing; and a host of other IT systems and services. About the University of Utah : Located in Salt Lake City, the U is the flagship institution of the State of Utah's system of higher education, home to arts and museum venues and a member of the BIG-12 Conference . Skiing and snowboarding opportunities are a short distance from campus, and opportunities to pursue activities from biking to hiking to fishing abound . Salt Lake City is home to the Utah Symphony and Opera , Ballet West , professional sports teams , and a wide range of other cultural and recreational activities. Responsibilities Incident Response: Perform initial triage, scoping, and evaluation of security alerts across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity domains. Execute established incident response playbooks for containment and remediation of low-to-medium complexity security alerts. Escalate complex, ambiguous, or high-severity security incidents to Tier-2 analysts with clear, detailed initial investigation notes. Accurately document incident details, triage steps, and remediation actions within the ticketing and case management systems. Detection Operations & Feedback Monitor SIEM, EDR, and cloud security platforms to ensure continuous operational visibility and alert hygiene. Identify recurring false positives or noisy alerts and flag them to Tier-2/3 analysts with contextual data for rule tuning. Utilize automated SOAR playbooks to perform basic enrichment and data collection during initial alert processing. Threat Analysis Review security alerts and threat feeds to recognize common adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Map basic alert artifacts and findings to the MITRE ATT&CK framework during initial triage. Assist Tier-2 and Tier-3 analysts during major incidents by gathering supplemental logs, contextual artifacts, and host details. Professional Development & Growth Participate in regular investigation reviews to receive feedback, improve analytical rigor, and accelerate technical growth. Provide feedback on existing SOC playbooks and documentation to highlight operational gaps or outdated steps. Partner with Tier-2 analysts on escalated tickets to learn advanced investigation and response techniques. Minimum Qualifications EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Information Security Analyst, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. Information Security Analyst, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. Preferences Experience: 1-2 years of experience in an IT, system administration, or junior cybersecurity role (or equivalent hands-on lab experience / degree). Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, OSI model), operating system internals (Windows, Linux), and standard attack vectors (phishing, malware, web attacks). Tooling Familiarity: Exposure to enterprise SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, or log management tools.Certifications (Preferred): CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Cisco CyberOps Associate, or Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1). Soft Skills: Strong written communication skills for ticket documentation and a proactive desire to learn and grow within security operations. Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN46592B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Four ten hour shifts a week. Position will rotate between day, evening, and overnight shifts to include holidays and weekends. Department: 00954 - UIT Systems & Security Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $28.00-32.00 Close Date: 11/16/2026 Open Until Filled To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211428 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-d0ecb57c1895492884c83ae5354c6399 Show more Show less Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Industries Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University of Utah by 2x See who you know Get notified when a new job is posted. 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